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Holstein Cowbells (5) 1800s-1900s [173630]

Currency:USD Category:Western Americana Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 500.00 USD
Holstein Cowbells (5)  1800s-1900s  [173630]
SOLD
170.00USDto 8*************e+ buyer's premium (42.50)
This item SOLD at 2023 Dec 08 @ 15:02UTC-8 : PST/AKDT

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Five "Holstein" line cowbells, two (2) size No.1s, a No. 2, a No.3 and a No. 6, made by Blum Manufacturing Company of Collinsvillie, Illinois. The Blum Cowbell Factory in Collinsville was founded in about 1876 by Christian Gottlob Blum, who died in 1912. His son John Henry Blum, joined the business and operated it for 50 years. At the time of John's death, the Blum Manufacturing Co. was one of three cow bell factories in the country. John Blum died in July 1935, leaving his wife, Martha, a son, John Henry Blum Jr., and d daughter, Mrs. William Blumberg. He was buried in the Lutheran Cemetery in Collinsville. John Henry Blum Jr. continued the business until closing in 1956. Bells are in nice condition, with labels visible and a nice patina. Please see photos for more details. Collinsville Illinois Gary Bracken Collection. PLEASE DON'T MISS LOT #1211 ON DAY ONE OF THIS SALE -- THE CHANTEL FOUNDRY BELLS FROM SWITZERLAND!